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Jun 13, 2016

Premises Damaged by Fire? Don’t Be Left Holding the Bag

An Appellate Review of Insurance and Indemnity Clauses in a Commercial LeaseIn an article from January 2015, we cautioned landlords and tenants to pay particular attention to…

May 10, 2016

Lisa Borsook Discusses Advancing Women in the Legal Profession

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook discussed her commitment to advancing women in the legal profession in the May 2016 edition of Lexpert® magazine. In “Advancing Women”, Lisa…

Feb 8, 2016

Client Update – February 2016

Following on our earlier client updates from May 1, 2013 there have been signs of movement on a tax on all off-street parking spaces on commercial properties…

Feb 4, 2016

WeirFoulds Represents Honeywell in the Acquisition of COM DEV International’s Space Hardware and Systems Business

On Thursday, February 4, 2016, Honeywell (NYSE:HON) completed the previously announced acquisition by plan of arrangement of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV), a leading satellite and space components provider of switches and multiplexers.

Feb 2, 2016

Vacant Spaces: Challenges in the Economic Climate

In the challenges facing landlords in the current economic and market conditions, the municipal tax treatment of vacant space is not to be forgotten as some relief available for the carrying costs of vacant space. The Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 both require vacancy rebates to be provided for eligible commercial and industrial premises.

Dec 18, 2015

Four WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide

We are pleased to announce that four WeirFoulds partners have been ranked in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.

Four WeirFoulds Partners in Lexpert® Special Edition on Litigation

We are pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay, W.A. Derry Millar, Kenneth Prehogan, and J. Gregory Richards have been listed in the Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers.

Oct 8, 2015

Land Transfer Tax: Assignments, Flips and Options

Determining the amount of Land Transfer Tax (“LTT”) payable on a routine purchase and sale transaction is not a difficult task. On a more complicated transaction or series of transactions, however, the impact of the Land Transfer Tax Act R.S.O. 1990, c.L.6, as amended (the “Act”) and the resultant LTT may have surprising and unfavourable results for a purchaser.

Sep 28, 2015

Integrity Provisions and Leases with Federal Governmental Bodies

Overview of the new Integrity Regime On July 3, 2015, the Government of Canada introduced a revamped “Integrity Regime” that applies to all real property transactions (including…

Jun 23, 2015

WeirFoulds Well Represented in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the recognition of 17 lawyers as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2015 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Each lawyer was selected based on recognition by their peers and highlights the firm’s expertise across a range of practice areas.

May 4, 2015

Leasing Lessons from California: Is Your Co-Tenancy Clause Enforceable?

Most Canadians are familiar with many of California’s notable attributes from Hollywood, to Silicon Valley, giant redwoods, the former “Governator”, Napa Valley wines and Alcatraz. However, outside…

Feb 26, 2015

The (Carbon) Taxman Cometh: The Impact of Carbon Taxes on Landlords and Tenants

The uncertainty surrounding the future of carbon taxing in Ontario extends to the commercial leasing industry. The potential implementation of either a “true” carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system in Ontario will affect landlords and tenants in different ways.

Jan 30, 2015

Beware: Insurance, Indemnity, and Terms Not As They Appear

Landlords and tenants should always be thinking about the relationship between an obligation to insure and a lease’s indemnity clause so that the risk, should the “Premises”…

Jan 26, 2015

Quiz: An Obligation to Negotiate a Lease in Good Faith

Effective negotiation is an integral part of coming to terms on all types of agreements. Depending on the negotiating power of the parties, it typically involves some…

Oct 9, 2014

An Unappealing Proposal: An Obligation to Negotiate in Good Faith?

Suppose for a moment that in negotiating a lease, the landlord was required to tell a prospective tenant that it had received no offers in the last…

Feb 1, 2014

Beware the Pitfalls of the Notice of Default

It is well established law that distress and termination are mutually exclusive remedies. Distress proceedings are fundamentally inconsistent with a termination of the lease, as the former…

Jul 29, 2013

Quiz: Navigating Franchising Leasing Agreements

With franchisors and franchisees involved, lease agreements can get fairly complicated. In many situations, it’s not immediately obvious where obligations lie, or whether a clause will be…

Jun 24, 2013

Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013

Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

Aug 1, 2012

Quiz: Managing the evolution of commercial spaces

How would you resolve these case situations?

Feb 16, 2012

WeirFoulds successfully argues for interim injunction in The Real Jerk case

Justice Low of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awards an interim injunction for the owner and operator of The Real Jerk.

Jan 30, 2012

The Real Jerk plans to fight its eviction

The owners of the Real Jerk restaurant have hired a lawyer to fight their Jan. 31 eviction date. Co-owner Ed Pottinger says lawyer Albert Formosa is planning…

Dec 20, 2011

Case Law Update: In the Matter of the Bankruptcy of TNG Acquisition Inc. (successor estate of NexInnovations Inc., a bankrupt) of the City of Mississauga, in the Province of Ontario

Landlord and tenant Repudiation of Lease Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act Proceedings

Sep 30, 2011

Four WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada

Four WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked by Lexpert® as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada in the October 2011 Special Edition of the Globe and Mail’s Report…

May 17, 2011

Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies…

Nov 17, 2009

Residential Rental Properties – Leases, Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property rentals and construction.

Sale or Lease of Goods: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of goods.

Nov 10, 2009

Commercial Leases: HST Transitional Rules

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting commercial leases.

Jan 1, 2009

Leasing in an Uncertain Economy

As uncertainty in financial markets continues, affecting all aspects of the economy, commercial landlords ought to consider the manner in which they approach lease agreements and their negotiation, as well as the parties with whom they conduct business.

Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?

A number of landlords, owners and tenants have recently received inquiries from rooftop solar panel installers desirous of installing solar panels on their roofs.

Apr 1, 2008